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These Warriors adjustments spell trouble for Lakers
After dropping Game 1, the Warriors blew the doors off the Lakers in Game 2. What were the major adjustments that caused a reversal of fortunes?
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The game-changing adjustment James Harden and 76ers need to solve
James Harden followed up a 45-point performance in Game 1 with a 12-point dud in Game 2. The Celtics tweaked one part of their defensive coverage that contributed to that bad night.
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How Lakers slowed down Warriors star Stephen Curry in Game 1 win
The Lakers were able to keep Curry in check and take Game 1 by a score of 117-112 thanks to a solid game plan.
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Steve Kerr, Draymond Green and more react to Jordan Poole's shot
Jordan Poole's shot selection was the big talking point coming out of the Warriors' 117-112 loss to the Lakers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
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Inside the personality of Joe Mazzulla, the ultra-competitive Celtics coach
Here is what those who know Joe Mazzulla best had to say about the unique man leading the Celtics.
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Why Joel Embiid won TSN’s NBA MVP award over Jokic, Giannis
After a brilliant 2022-23 season, Joel Embiid has topped all other candidates and earned The Sporting News' Most Valuable Player award.
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Should Suns fans be concerned about Kevin Durant playing big minutes?
While there is plenty of hand-wringing going on, there are a few reasons why Durant's minutes might not be a huge issue.
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The Bucks elimination adds to long history of Mike Budenholzer's playoff failures
Mike Budenholzer's No. 1-seeded Bucks team was upset in the first round of the playoffs. While Budenholzer did win the championship in 2021, the early elimination adds to a long string of underperformances.
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Five Raptors coaching candidates that could replace Nick Nurse
Nick Nurse's ten years with the Raptors is coming to an end. Here are five candidates that could replace him.
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Devin Booker is making a leap thanks to elite defense
Everyone knows that Devin Booker can score the ball, but he's also been one of the best defenders in the first round of the playoffs. A look at Booker's impact on defense against the Clippers.
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Why Nick Nurse is being rumored to the Rockets
With Nick Nurse's dismissal from the Raptors, he's now being tied to the Rockets. What is the connection between Nurse and the franchise?
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How Rui Hachimura is punishing Grizzlies' disrespectful defense
Hachimura's big scoring numbers against the Grizzlies aren't a fluke.
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Why are the Warriors so much better at home?
The Warriors were 33-8 at home during the regular season. On the road, they were 11-30, the fourth-worst mark in the NBA.
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Key stats to know about Warriors without Draymond Green
Draymond Green is out for Game 3 of the Warriors' first round series against the Kings. How valuable has he been to them, and what will they do to fill his absence?
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Why Anthony Davis, not LeBron James, is Lakers' most important player
For the Lakers to play at their best, Anthony Davis has to continue to be the most impactful player on the team.
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Suns star Chris Paul on the art of sign-stealing in the NBA
Intense film study has given Chris Paul an encyclopedic knowledge of other teams' plays and the sign language that comes with them.
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NBA players on the mental and physical exhaustion of guarding Steph Curry
Players can never rest when they're guarding Steph Curry. Players explain the exhaustion that he causes because of his playstyle and conditioning.
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Rui Hachimura can be the Lakers' playoff X-factor on both ends of the floor
Rui Hachimura has quietly turned into a solid bench acquisition for the Lakers. Could he potentially swing a playoff series?
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How Dillon Brooks became the NBA's biggest heel
The level of vitriol that Brooks gets is every WWE heel's dream.
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How Lakers can slow down Grizzlies star Ja Morant
When the Lakers' coaching staff creates a game plan for how to beat the Grizzlies in the first round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, designing a strategy to guard Ja Morant will be at the top of the to-do list.
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Expert All-NBA teams 2023: TSN's Stephen Noh explains his picks
There is more competition than ever for the three All-NBA teams. Which stars should get the nod? Which players will be snubbed?
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Mavericks offseason outlook: Asking the tough questions about Dallas' future
The Mavericks entered the season with lofty aspirations after reaching the Western Conference Finals in 2022. For them to completely miss the playoffs is an obvious sign that they need to make big changes to their roster.
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Shaq, Bad Luck Brian team up with The General in new campaign
Shaq and Bad Luck Brian are set to show The General’s simple belief: When times are tough and it feels like things aren't going your way, getting a break on your car insurance can make all the difference.
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Shaq defends LSU's Angel Reese from Keith Olbermann's trash talking criticism
After winning the national championship on Sunday, Angel Reese came under fire for her trash talk towards Iowa's Caitlin Clark. Here was Shaq's response in defense of Reese.
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How NBA writer Caitlin Cooper earned ultimate respect from fans and players
What is the secret to Cooper's success? Rather than focusing on MVP narratives, off-court drama or can't-miss parlays, she actually writes on what happens during the games.
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Jaden McDaniels is the best defender that you haven't been watching
Jaden McDaniels has been one of the best wing defenders in the NBA. In his own words, he explains his techniques for shutting opponents down.
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Why the NBA's biggest stars are suddenly obsessed with anime
The signs of anime's growing popularity within the NBA have been everywhere in recent years.
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Lakers have been getting the best whistle in the NBA
The Lakers have been getting an extraordinarily good whistle this season relative to their opponents, and the rest of the league is starting to take notice.
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The advice that Patrik Antonius, Erik Seidel, Dan "Jungleman" Cates and other top pros would give to their younger selves
Some of the best poker players in the world share the advice that they would have given their younger selves
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 100,000 Short Deck Main Event Day 1 leaderboard, payouts, prizemoney
Michael Zhang is leading the 100,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Main Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney
The 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only event has a winner, with Michael Watson defeating the field of 44 entrants.
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Inside Mark 'Weazel_1991' Rubbathan's storybook run at the Triton Super High Roller Series
Poker pro Mark "Weazel_1991" Rubbathan came to the Triton Super High Roller Series in Hoi An, Vietnam, on a freeroll and with low expectations. TSN goes inside his improbable winning run.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Day 1 leaderboard
Michael Zhang is leading the 50,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney
The 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only event has a winner, with Danny Tang defeating a field of 57.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Day 1 leaderboard
Kiat Lee is leading the 25,000 Short Deck Ante-Only Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney
Vietnam has a Triton winner after Talal Shakerchi took down the 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event Day 2 leaderboard, payouts, prizemoney
The final table of Triton's 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event in Vietnam is set, with a first prize of 3,250,000 to be claimed on Friday.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 50,000 Turbo results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney
Jason Koon won his record fifth Triton title, taking down the 50,000 Turbo No Limit Hold'em event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.
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High stakes pro Linus Loeliger offers his best tips on short deck poker
Short deck poker has become one of the most quickly-spreading variants around the world. Swedish high stakes pro Linus Loeliger gives some beginner's tips on how to manuever in the game.
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Inside the life of an online poker pro, YouTube vlogger & Twitch streamer
There’s a saying in poker that players don’t get into the profession because it’s easy. Rather, they do it because they thought it would be easy. Meet Jeff "Boski" Sluzinski, the YouTube vlogger and Twitch streamer who gives insight into the life of a poker pro.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event Day 1 leaderboard, payouts, prizemoney
Daniel Smiljkovic is leading the 100,000 No Limit Hold'Em Main Event after Day 1 at the Triton Poker High Roller Series in Vietnam.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 75,000 No Limit Hold'Em Eight-Handed results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney
Vietnam has a Triton winner after Orpen Kisacikoglu scooped the 75,000 No Limit Hold'Em Eight-Handed event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.
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Triton Poker Vietnam 2023: 25,000 Turbo results, champion, leaderboard, prizemoney
Vietnam has a Triton winner after Andrew Leathem took down the 25,000 Turbo No Limit Hold'em event at the Super High Roller Series in Hoi An.
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Yuta Watanabe opens up about reduced role after Kevin Durant trade
Yuta Watanabe has fallen out of the Nets' rotation since the Feb. 9 trade deadline. Coach Jacque Vaughn and Watanabe both commented on the situation and what is in store for Watanabe the rest of the year.
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Five things you forgot about Stephen Curry's 54-point game vs. Knicks
Stephen Curry had his breakout performance in Madison Square Garden on Feb. 27, 2013. Here's what you may not remember from that game.
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NBA bold second-half predictions: Awards, playoff projections & more
Who is going to be taking home hardware during awards season? And how will the playoff picture look by season's end?
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Why Russell Westbrook is low-risk bet for Clippers in 2023 title chase
After agreeing to a buyout with the Jazz, Russell Westbrook is expected to join up with Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. How will the Clippers look with that new big three?
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Picking the 10 best skills from 10 NBA All-Stars, including Giannis and LeBron
In order to be named an All-Star starter, it's not good enough to be great. Rather, you have to be the best in the world at something.
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Expert picks for Slam Dunk Contest, 3-Point Contest and more
NBA All-Star weekend is here! Here are our expert picks and best bets to win the Kia Skills challenge, Starry 3-point contest, AT&T Slam Dunk contest, All-Star MVP and more.
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The NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter isn't in the 3-point contest
The NBA's most accurate 3-point shooter isn't in the 3-point contest. Breaking down why Yuta Watanabe, shooting a league-leading 48.1 percent from 3, is easily the biggest snub in this year's marquee All-Star event.
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Suns, Hawks reveal human side of dealing with constant trade rumors
Here's what fans oftentimes don't quite process — while trade deadline day is one of the best days of the year for them, it's one of the worst for the people actually involved.
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Breaking down winners and losers of 2023 NBA trade deadline
The 2023 NBA trade deadline was one of the wildest in years. With multiple stars moving around, which teams were the biggest winners and losers?
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How Kevin Durant fits with championship-or-bust Suns
Kevin Durant's trade to the Phoenix Suns shook the landscape of the NBA. How will he and the rest of the pieces fit on their new teams?
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Handing out grades for the Russell Westbrook trade
What grades did the Lakers, Timberwolves and Jazz earn? Let's break down the three-team trade from every angle.
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Projecting which NBA stars could pass LeBron on all-time scoring list
LeBron James has an opinion on the five players that he believes are most likely to challenge his scoring record. What is the likelihood for each player on his list?
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Four Kyrie Irving questions: How trade with Nets impacts Mavericks' future
There's been plenty of discussion on the immediate impact of Irving joining Luka Doncic and the Mavericks. Here are some answers to the long-term questions arising from the trade.
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How to stop LeBron: MJ, Kobe and more offer defensive strategies
Here are some of the scouting reports on LeBron James — from the players who have guarded him the best, the all-time greats who have studied him and the guys who are still battling against him today.
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Alex Caruso is this year's most underrated trade deadline target
Caruso is a playoff-tested former champion whose defense could help any contender, and that's exactly why he has begun to garner interest throughout the league.
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How does Kyrie trade, addition of Dorian Finney-Smith impact Yuta Watanabe's role and future?
Kyrie Irving was the biggest name involved in Sunday's blockbuster trade between the Nets and the Mavericks. But how will the effects of the trade ripple through the roster to role players like Yuta Watanabe?
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How has Rui Hachimura looked five games into his Lakers tenure?
Hachimura has started the last three games for the Lakers, averaging 14.0 points and 7.3 rebounds during that stretch. Here's how he has found a rhythm in Los Angeles so quickly.
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Kyrie Irving and 'Hélà': The meaning behind his Native American name
Kyrie Irving's social media posts often include references to the word "Hélà." Where did the word come from? And what does it mean?
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How to make your fake NBA trades suck less
With great trade machines come great responsibility. Here are a few tips to make your fake trades at least slightly more realistic.
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Picking East, West reserves for 2023 NBA All-Star Game
With the starters already announced, how should the rest of the All-Star rosters be filled out?
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Four takeaways from Rui Hachimura's debut with Lakers
It's only been one game, but the returns are already looking promising on Hachimura fitting better with the Lakers than he ever did on the Wizards.
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Who deserves to start in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game?
It's been a year of stacked performances in the NBA, but only two guards and three frontcourt players from each conference get the honor of starting in the All-Star Game.
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